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MNJCC Gymnasium Water Fountain

MNJCC Gymnasium Water Fountain

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Started by Mitch Wexler 12 years, 10 months ago
As users of the Miles Nadal JCC gymnasium, primarily for the Monday evening Floor Hockey league, we petition the MNJCC to make such modifications as necessary to recess the water fountain within the wall, such that it is no longer an obstruction in the gynmasium space.


The newly rebuilt gymnasium looks good and we are happy to play in this space. The removal of other obstructions on the floor (including the divider curtain and cabinet) are welcomed. However, keeping the existing water fountain design was a huge oversight that needs to be corrected.


The water fountain is a danger to players on the floor, who are often running with other players in close proximity and at times making contact with one another. We have had collisions with the water fountain in the past.


Notwithstanding the liability waiver forms that we have completed and the risks that we voluntarily take in playing in the floor hockey league, the water fountain is clearly a hazard for which the MNJCC must take responsibility.


Nobody wants any injuries to occur as a result of the fountain in its current configuration. It is a danger to all gymnasium participants, whether it is floor hockey, basketball, or other sports.


That is why we submit this petition to the MNJCC to replace the current water fountain with one that is recessed within the gymnasium wall.

Updates

March 25, 2014

I never imagined so many people would see this issue the same way I do. It truly humbles me to see how much we all care about keeping our playing space safe.

March 25, 2014

I am honestly stunned to see so many people agreeing that the gym needs to be safer. This movement belongs entirely to the folks who keep showing up to play and looking out for one another.

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Harris Beder
9 years ago Featured

This is the reason why Im not playing this year....as a defenceman I often go behind the net to retrieve wiffle balls,,,,last thing I need right now is another brain injury,,,,gotta work the next day fools. If people are thirsty bring a bottle and leave it on the bench. When you get rid of this thing I will rejoin the league

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Tom Juranka
12 years ago Featured

got to see inside the wall last time it was knocked off.. there is no electrical hazard or any structural reason why the old (recessed) style of water fountain can't be put in there... it stick out and is clearly a hazard for anyone running behind the net

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paul le page
12 years ago Featured

I ran into the water fountain twice in one game but fortunately wasn't hurt. This should be fixed immediately. Move it into the hall.

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Paul Le Page
7 years ago

The fountain should be moved into the hall. Although a recessed one would be slot better, it could still present a hazard.

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louis reznick
11 years ago

another injury last week. what is the cost to move the fountain?

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louis reznick
11 years ago

another injury last week. what is the cost to move the fountain?

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Noam
12 years ago

that water fountain is going to hurt someone!

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Anonymous
12 years ago

There must be a better way.